How To Fix MDG_BS_CUST_HARM025 - Numbering issue for BP internal (&1) and customer external (&2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_BS_CUST_HARM -

• Message number: 025

• Message text: Numbering issue for BP internal (&1) and customer external (&2)

What causes this issue?

The assignment of BP grouping &v1& to customer account group &v2& is
usable for the ERP Customer UI.
The BP grouping refers to an internal number assignment. The customer
account group refers to an external number assignment. The
<DS:DE.BC_SAMENUMBER>Same Numbers</> flag shall be set.
The issue occurs in the number range Customizing. The number range
interval of the customer does not match the number range interval of the
business partner.

System Response

The harmonization report MDG_BS_CUST_HARM issues an error for these
settings.
Using these settings in the ERP Customer UI can lead to data
inconsistencies.

How to fix this error?

The number range for the customer account group has to be part of the
number range for the BP grouping.
Check and correct the number range Customizing settings for the BP
grouping under <ZK>SAP Customizing Implementation Guide</> ->
<ZK>Cross-Application Components</> -> <ZK>SAP Business Partner</> ->
<ZK>Business Partner</> -> <ZK>Basic Settings </>-> <ZK>Number Ranges
and Groupings</> -> <DS:SIMG._CABP_BUCF>Define Number Ranges</>.
Check and correct the number range Customizing settings for the customer
account group under <ZK>SAP Customizing Implementation Guide </>->
<ZK>Financial Accounting</> -> <ZK>Accounts Receivable and Accounts
Payable</> -> <ZK>Customer Accounts</> -> <ZK>Master Data</> ->
<ZK>Preparations for Creating Customer Master Data</> ->
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUORFBXDN1>Create Number Ranges for Customer Accounts
</>.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_BS_CUST_HARM025 - Numbering issue for BP internal (&1) and customer external (&2) ?

  The SAP error message MDG_BS_CUST_HARM025 typically indicates a numbering issue related to Business Partners (BP) in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG). This error arises when there is a conflict or inconsistency in the numbering of internal and external identifiers for business partners.
  Cause:
  
  Number Range Conflicts: The internal number range for Business Partners may overlap with the external number range, leading to conflicts when creating or updating business partner records.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration of number ranges in the system for Business Partners can lead to this error.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be existing records in the system that violate the expected numbering scheme, causing conflicts when new records are created or existing records are modified.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Ranges:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects) and check the number range settings for Business Partners.
  Ensure that the internal and external number ranges are properly defined and do not overlap.
  
  
  
  Adjust Number Range Configuration:
  
  If there is an overlap, adjust the number ranges to ensure they are distinct. This can be done in the configuration settings for Business Partner number ranges.
  You can access the configuration via the following path: 
  
  SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Master Data Governance -> Business Partner -> Define Number Ranges.
  
  
  
  
  
  Data Cleanup:
  
  If there are existing records that are causing conflicts, you may need to clean up or adjust those records to ensure they conform to the new numbering scheme.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the number ranges or configurations, test the creation of new Business Partners to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to Business Partner configuration and number ranges for any additional guidance or best practices.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  BP - Business Partner Maintenance
  SNRO - Number Range Object Maintenance
  SPRO - Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide patches related to this error.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MDG_BS_CUST_HARM025 error and ensure proper functioning of Business Partner management in your SAP system.